Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was launched 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-F3 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and WX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer NEX-F3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.